Weather Instruments

What tool measures how fast the wind is blowing?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is the main purpose of weather instruments?

• To collect data about atmospheric conditions.

• To predict future weather patterns.

• To measure the temperature of water bodies.

• To determine the altitude of mountains.

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

• To measure temperature.

• To measure humidity.

• To measure pressure.

• To measure speed.

What is precipitation?

• Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain or snow.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water evaporating from the ground into the atmosphere.

• A measurement of the amount of water in the soil.

What instrument measures wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What type of weather instrument collects rain?

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What instrument is used to determine wind direction?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

Which instrument can measure temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hydrometer

What does a wind vane indicate?

• Wind speed.

• Wind direction.

• Temperature.

• Humidity.

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Air pressure

• Wind speed